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Retirement tax questions

Yes. Your Schedule C with your social security will link your return to your 1099-NEC. As a sole proprietorship, you are not required to have a TIN unless certain circumstances dictate it. You will use your SSN rather than your Employer Identification Number (EIN).  The EIN for a sole proprietorship is generally used to file and provide information statements (e.g 1099-MISC or W-2 etc.)